Not an accurate way to gague the length due to the distorted viw of the blade, you would need both items laying flat next to each other.... the blade will most probably measure SHORTER by the method you propose... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> 1311...1311...1311...1311.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />